Question : CLOSURE OF BANKS INSURANCE COMPANIES QUESTION



(a) whether the Government has any data regarding number of non-profit making branches of public Sector banks / insurance Companies;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government has issued any directions to the public sector banks and insurance companies to either close down or shift their non-profit making branches;

(d) if so, the details thereof, branch-wise / company-wise; and

(e) the impact this move is likely to have on banking facilities in rural areas?

Answer given by the minister


The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Namo Narain Meena)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House to the extent available.